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To Be Brave

Royal Robbins' accomplishments as a rock climber are legendary.

This first volume of his autobiography details his historic solo ascent of the Leaning Tower in Yosemite, and chronicles his youth growing up in LA. Robbins' adventurous life story stands as a beacon of inspiration to those who ever pondered how to reach higher by reaching within. He relates climbing in terms everyone can understand.

Subject
biography
Setting
USA
Audience
adult

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